Trump's open intervention in the Israeli ballot box: 'Elect Netanyahu!'

While Israel was preparing for the election, US President Donald Trump openly declared his support for Netanyahu.

Addressing the Israeli people directly, Trump portrayed Netanyahu as the United States' "best partner"; He stated that any other candidate would be the “wrong leader.”

According to the table quoted by journalist Polat, Trump did not only make a diplomatic statement of support; He gave a message that would strengthen Netanyahu's political position before the election.

ELECTION SUPPORT IN WASHINGTON

Polat stated that the statement, which came nine days before the elections, was considered as a move to boost the morale of Netanyahu, who was going through a difficult process in Washington.

According to Polat, Trump particularly emphasized the opposition Netanyahu faces in his long post on the Truth Social platform. The US President said, "Bibi Netanyahu demonstrated a strong, courageous and brilliant stance in the face of tremendous opposition, including from within Israel itself."

Trump stated that Netanyahu survived despite all this and even became stronger.

IRAN IS AT THE CENTER OF SUPPORT

Another point that attracted attention in Polat's statement from Washington was that he linked Trump's election support with his Iran policy. Trump described Netanyahu as “a partner for peace in the fight against the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

Describing the options other than Netanyahu as "the wrong leader", the US President thus announced without any ambiguity which side he stood on in the political race in Israel.

ANSWER FROM NETANYAHU: “WE WILL FINISH THE JOB TOGETHER”

Polat also stated that Netanyahu responded to Trump's message on social media. The Israeli Prime Minister thanked Trump for his “wonderful support and work together”; Then he wrote, “We will finish the job together.”

The mutual messages before the election brought the political partnership of the two leaders to the public once again.

BREAK FROM AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY TRADITION

Polat; "The New York Times evaluation draws attention to the diplomatic dimension of the support. According to the newspaper, Trump's exit, although it coincides with his tendency to strengthen his allies in other countries, represents a sharp break from the established norms of American foreign policy. US presidents traditionally avoid openly supporting certain leaders in elections in other countries," he said.